Medical Assistant

Franklin Medical Center•Winnsboro, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical and administrative support under the direction of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing supervisors. This role is responsible for greeting patients, assisting with clerical activities, preparing patients for examinations, assisting healthcare providers with exams and procedures, performing routine clinical tasks, responding to patient inquiries, assisting with patient outreach, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment, and accurately documenting patient information in the Electronic Health Record system while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or experience as a Medical/Clinical Assistant is required.
Current BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
Interpersonal skills and compassion
Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
Attention to detail
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.
One (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant/Clinical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets patients in a polite, prompt, helpful, and professional manner and provides any necessary instructions/directions
Assists with clerical activities related to patient registration, appointment scheduling, patient intake, data verification, office communications, and filing/scanning of patient records
Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
Assists healthcare providers with exams, procedures, and patient care as directed
Performs routine clinical tasks such as applying bandages, dressings, and splints; and obtaining specimens, as ordered by the healthcare provider
Obtains specimens using proper technique and following policy and procedure for labeling
Responds to patient inquiries and provide assistance by phone within scope of practice
Assist with patient outreach for lab results, chronic disease follow-up, and preventative-care reminders
Assists in maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary front desk and waiting area to ensure a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for patients and staff
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
Prepares and sanitize patient rooms to uphold hygiene standards and prevent infection
Assists in inventory management to support efficient patient care and clinic workflow
Performs routine preventative maintenance on clinic equipment to support patient care
Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to the supervisor immediately
Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
Accurately document patient information and clinical activities in the Electronic Health Record system
Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
All other duties as assigned